How to Use the Monoscope LCD Test Pattern
The monoscope test pattern was originally created in the early days of television as a way for people to adjust the black and white colors on their television sets. It fell out of popularity in the 60s because it only tested black and white. The monoscope pattern test has made a comeback to test the motion resolution of high definition televisions such as LCDs. The test is simple to use and you get a good representation of your motion resolution.
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Instructions
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Place the DVD in the blu-ray player and select one of the monoscope test patterns listed. It will begin to slowly crawl across the screen a specific rate. This rate will not change and is an important part of the testing process.
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Look at four parallel lines in the pattern. Each represents a vertical resolution between 100 dpi and 1,200 dpi and is used to determine the motion resolution. Watch the lines as they crawl across the screen. The lines will begin to blend together and blur when it reaches the television's motion resolution.
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Examine the number closest to the parallel lines just before the lines begin to blend. That is the motion resolution for the television. The greater the motion resolution, the less motion blur will happen on the television.
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Tips & Warnings
The scores can change if a different person does the test. Factors such as screen cleanliness and observer eyesightcan cause differences in scoring. This test is only to be used as a guestimation of the motion resolution.
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